Not Lost In Translation! (part 4 of 4)

Reading the Scriptures we must always be open to taking the message personally. The message is deep theologically regarding God, redemption, and matters of eternal significance. However, the message is also to be seen as practical for daily living. As we read the Word of God, may we not let it go “in one ear and out the other”, but rather in one ear (or both) and OUT THE FEET!

Where is God’s message taking us? What impact is the message of Jesus having on our daily walk?

John warned and insisted…
“(4) Whoever says ‘I know him’ but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, (5) but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may be sure that we are in him: (6) whoever says he abides in him ought to WALK IN THE SAME WAY IN WHICH HE WALKED.” ( 1 John 2:4-6 ESV)

What does OUR WALK say regarding what we know about Jesus? Are we walking like Him? If we have accepted the message of Jesus it needs to be translated into the same kind of WALK JESUS WALKED! If it is not, then something has been lost in translation and we are the ones who are at a loss for it. Wherever we go, the manner of OUR WALK is to be consistent with our being “children of light” ( Ephesians 5:8) because OUR WALK is to be in the likeness of He Who came as the Light of the world. The brightness of the light we reflect in this world will be in accordance with how well we translate the Word into a proper daily WALK.

Let us be diligent and sincere in allowing the message of God’s Word to go in both ears and out our MOUTH, HANDS, and FEET that the life and love of Jesus will be evidenced in our daily living. As the Word became flesh and dwelt among mankind ( John 1:14) so in the flesh we need to live for Christ, ultimately allowing Him to be our life. May every aspect of our being reveal a proper translation of His life principles. By so doing the message of Jesus will be clearly seen by the words of our MOUTH, the actions and service of our HANDS, and the WALK of our FEET.

Have a great day WALKING AS JESUS WALKED!
Carl

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